AUGUSTA, Ga. – The Peach Belt Conference has revealed the 2022-23 men's tennis Teams of Academic Distinction, presented by Barnes & Noble College. The University of North Georgia men's tennis team earned four honors this season, with all four athletes helping lead the Nighthawks to the program's fourth straight NCAA Tournament appearance.

Christopher Cahour - 4.0, Management
Cole Brainard - 4.0, Finance
Daniel Ostap - 3.8, Management
Joaquin Benoit - 3.83, Management

The four Nighthawks honored were mainstays in the lineup for North Georgia this season, recording at least one NCAA Tournament victory for the third consecutive season. Cole Brainard and Christopher Cahour were two of just three selections throughout the conference to hold a 4.0 GPA.

The teams are part of the PBC's larger initiative to celebrate the academic achievements of PBC student-athletes and is modeled on the CSC Academic All-America program.

To be eligible for the team, a student-athlete must 1) participate in at least half of their team's events and be either a starter or significant contributor; 2) achieved a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and 3) complete at least one full academic year at their current institution and reach sophomore athletic eligibility. The Peach Belt Conference Sports Information Directors oversee the program.